The Filipino community of Florida worked
since 1981 to raise funds for an impressive memorial in Florida that
honors the American and Filipino soldiers and civilians of WWII. The
beautiful statue by Sandra Storm depicts An American and Filipino soldier
on the Bataan Death March, supporting each other. A Filipino women offers
them a cup of water as they pass. On September 28, 2002, the memorial was officially
unveiled to the community and to veterans of Wordl War II, including members of
the American Defenders of Bataan - Corregidor (Florida Chapter) and
Mr. Ponciano Olayta, a Philippine Army Bataan Death March Survivor,
who today lives in Florida.

Unveiling of the Bataan-Corregidor Memorial and Commemorative
PlaqueKissimmee, Florida September 28, 2002